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PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located at the Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser" under an open procedure for goods. The contract, valued at £71,000, was awarded on 11th March 2026 to CE Instruments Ltd. This procurement activity was executed to enhance the MicroAnalysis service within the School of Chemistry. The procurement process, initiated through an open tender announced on 28th January 2026, concluded with the award being finalised on 7th April 2026. The process included electronic submissions and adhered to guidelines laid out by Public Contracts Scotland.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly SMEs, as the tender attracted bids from this sector. Given that the tender process was conducted openly, it allows businesses to engage with public universities, potentially gaining further educational or scientific equipment contracts. Such opportunities could be particularly beneficial for businesses focusing on high-quality, innovative analytical instruments, looking to expand their clientele in the educational sector. Additionally, suppliers with strong community benefit propositions, such as those offering training or diversifying their workforce, could find similar future tenders advantageous for business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Title

PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Elemental Analyser

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CE INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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